MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both front discs worn
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front inner pads low.
Front wipers split.
General under body corrosion.
Nearside front headlamp aim slightly deterioated.
Offside front inner disc corroded.
Oil leak
poor welding repairs to o/s/f and n/s/f floor outriggers now partially welded to chassis
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
hand brake lever has little reserve travel
near side front spring well slight corroding
off side rear tyre wearing close to limit
steering uj slight play and dust cover cracking
vehicle dry under and corroding generally
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Front inner pads low.
Front wipers split.
General under body corrosion.
Nearside front headlamp aim slightly deterioated.
Offside front inner disc corroded.
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
engine oil low
front to rear brake pipes corroding
nearside rear brake pipe to union corroding
offside rear brake pipe to cylinder corroding
offside rear brake pipe to flexi corroding
rear lower panel corroding
steering column dust cover perished
unable to fully inspect offside and nearside outer sills covers fitted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front number plate deteriorating
front suspension arms surface corrosion
front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding
Oil leak
front number plate damaged/deteriorating
general surface corrosion front coil springs,suspension arms
horn switch relocated on dash
surface rust brake pipes
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki X90?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R408 VBU is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki X90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 69,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Suzuki X90 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 928 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R408 VBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki X90 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki X90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R408 VBU is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 21 August 1997.
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